Understanding Zone 2 Training and Heart Rate Zones

TLDRZone 2 training can improve endurance, but heart rate zones may vary. Zone 2 should feel comfortable and allow for conversation. Garmin's heart rate zones may not always be accurate. It's important to focus on perceived exertion and individual responses to training.

Key insights

💡Zone 2 training is important for endurance and can improve fitness.

📈Heart rate zones may vary, and it's important to understand individual responses to training.

🎯Perceived exertion is a useful tool for training in the correct zone.

🔍Garmin's heart rate zones may not always be accurate and may need to be adjusted.

🗣️Zone 2 training should feel comfortable and allow for conversation.

Q&A

Why is zone 2 training important?

Zone 2 training improves endurance and helps build a solid aerobic base.

Why do heart rate zones vary?

Heart rate zones can vary due to individual differences and other factors such as fitness level and external conditions.

How can I determine the correct zone for training?

Perceived exertion can be used as a guide, along with individual responses to training.

Are Garmin's heart rate zones always accurate?

Garmin's heart rate zones may not always be accurate and may need to be adjusted based on individual feedback.

How should zone 2 training feel?

Zone 2 training should feel comfortable and allow for conversation while running or exercising.

Timestamped Summary

00:06Zone 2 training is important for endurance and can improve fitness.

02:58Heart rate zones may vary, and it's important to understand individual responses to training.

04:18Perceived exertion is a useful tool for training in the correct zone.

06:28Garmin's heart rate zones may not always be accurate and may need to be adjusted.

07:57Zone 2 training should feel comfortable and allow for conversation.